Chief Innovation Officer (Unclassified) (Mayor’s Office)
City of San José
San Jose, CA · $139k–$216k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among chief executives is little observed so far. Measured exposure for chief executives: 3% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
... Chief Innovation Officer for the Mayor's Office The Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) will lead a small but dynamic Technology and Innovation team responsible for carrying out the Mayor’s Smart City vision. The CIO designs strategy and policy to ensure San José leads the...